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respectively, which reveals heat and choking sensation as reasons preventing net use by participants. V. C onclusion and R ecomendations a) Conclusion This study revealed a high prevalence of parasitic infections (48.5%) in the study population. Although not significant, the use of the net decreased the prevalence of malaria. However, the shape of the net significantly influenced Plasmodium falciparum infection. Color and reasons such as heat, discomfort, suffocation, itching, fatigue, and odor influenced net use by pregnant women in the study. The color of choice for participants was white. Therefore, the shape and color of the net should be taken into account during distribution campaigns, as it affects not only the choice but also the use of the net. Awareness campaigns by the government and medical services would prioritize net use and significantly reduce the prevalence of the parasite malaria in this area. b) Recomendations In order to reduce morbidity and even death related to this parasitic disease, namely malaria, it would be wise for pregnant women to systematically sleep under a long-lasting impregnated mosquito net, despite the personal considerations and difficulties they have with regard to the latter. Governments could adopt effective methods for reducing malaria prevalence such as Intensification of information, education and communication campaigns on malaria and its dangers among pregnant women. In order to improve the use of impregnated mosquito nets, health officials should strengthen free distribution at health centers. There is the need to increase awareness about the correct and regular use of the treated net; The production of conical nets could be reduced to rectangular shapes and the white color could be the most predominant because it is the preference of pregnant women. Author’s contribution: JLNN Designed the work, participated in data collection, wrote and edited the manuscript, NBHV participated in data collection, data analysis and wrote the draft of the manuscript, TCF and FC contributed in data collection Declaration: All authors declare that there is no conflict of interest R eferences R éférences R eferencias 1. W.H.O, Organisation Mondiale de la Santé (2013a) Brief for the implementation of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy using Sulfadoxine ‐ Pyrimethamine. 20 Avenue Appia, 1211 Geneva 27, 13 : 8-98. 2. Mazigo HD., Waihenya R., Lwambo NJ. 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